Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters - Johns, C. H. W.
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A translation of ancient legal sources such as the Code of Hammurabi, laws relating to contracts, marriage, inheritance, slavery, property, sales, land tenure, and more will show the reader the law and the law-courts, the rights of the State, the family and the individual, and property matters as they existed, and their similarity to today's legal system. One of Johns' most substantial works, written while he was lecturer in Assyriology at Queens' College, Cambridge - with his extensive commentary accompanying his English translation.

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A translation of ancient legal sources such as the Code of Hammurabi, laws relating to contracts, marriage, inheritance, slavery, property, sales, land tenure, and more will show the reader the law and the law-courts, the rights of the State, the family and the individual, and property matters as they existed, and their similarity to today's legal system. One of Johns' most substantial works, written while he was lecturer in Assyriology at Queens' College, Cambridge - with his extensive commentary accompanying his English translation.
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C. H. W. Johns was an esteemed figure in the realm of Assyriology, the historical and archeological study of ancient Mesopotamia. An academic and a linguist, he dedicated much of his scholarly life to the translation and interpretation of ancient texts, with an emphasis on legal documents. His seminal work 'Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters' stands as a beacon of his expertise, offering an in-depth analysis of Mesopotamian legal systems and societal structures. Johns' ability to decode cuneiform scripts laid the foundation for subsequent legal analysis in the field of Assyriology. Johns' literary style was meticulous and detailed, focusing on the intricacies of legal language and the functionality of laws within their historical context. His scholarship was characterized by a deft intersection of linguistic skill and historical insight, allowing for a nuanced understanding of ancient Near Eastern civilizations. Through his contributions, Johns has afforded modern scholars a window into the complex world of Babylonian and Assyrian governance, fostering a deeper appreciation for one of the world's earliest legal systems.